"Did Ruby really knock their socks off?"
"What?
What time is it?"
"I asked if Ruby did sing or not?"
"Six-thirty in the morning? How long have we been up?"
"Not long. Natysh brought you home on her horse, and she said that when she brought you two, you all were drunker than a Sailor."
"What? I wasn't."
*Burp*
"I think you should go back to bed and we'll let you rest."
"Come on Darius."
"I'll whip up some coffe real fast."
"I'll get some more blankets; and sweep up these Petals."
"Why? I kinda like this atmosphere."
"As long as their is a pathway."
"Apple, stop trying them on."
"But I like this one."
"Fine, but come on."
"I'll take these back."
"Darius!!!!!"
"Thanks for keeping them safe."
*Click*
"How is she?"
"Kids, she's not hurt; just tired. Come back later."
"We made some Baskets."
"Filled with all types of goodies, to show our appreciation."
"...Okay. You can set them by her bed."
"Yeaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!"
"But quietly."
"yeaaaaaa."
"Better."
"Whatever happened over there must've been something amazing."
".....Thank you for saving our school.
I know you can't hear us right now, but...…..here. We brought you some Baskets."
"Hope you like them."
"And get well soon."
"Okay, Kids."
"Love you."
"Love you."
"Love you."
"Love you."
"Can't wait to get to know you more when you wake."
"Darius, what did you grab back there?"
"Was just puffing Rainbows pillows."
"Uhuh. Don't think I haven't noticed you two hanging out more. What are you two working on?"
"Who's to say we are working on anything?"
"Fine. Keep it from me, but I will find out sooner or later."
"Oh. Everyone will find out. It's just a matter of when we want them to."
"Aha. So you two have been working on something. Spill it."
*ver….verrrr…verr..ver….veeeeerrrrr*
"Apple, you're going to make me mess up the Coffe, and get it all over myself."
"Well, sorry for being so persistent. I'll be a little more mindful of my surroundings next time."
"Apple, I....*Huuaaahhhh*
What did I say?"
"Darius, it's ok. He'll come back."
"You don't even know what we're working on either, dad."
"Nor do I need to know, but I can see that if it's friendship, you could use a little help."
"I just don't want to push him away. That's not my intention at all."
"Then have you made known your intentions?"
"How do I tell him...….without…..telling him?"
"Just don't tell him."
"Then that will very much look like I have something to hide."
"Do you? If it affects him then….."
"It doesn't...….personally.....well….I mean. Auugggh. Why are you making it so complicated?"
"I'm not. You are, but it doesn't have to be."
"Dad, it's not a simple flip of the switch anymore. Times have changed."
"They have?"
"..........Maybe not.
Thanks, Dad. You're the best."
"I am?
Wait, I...…..you're welcome. What did I do again?"